8 Women-Founded Beauty Brands To Support This International Women’s Day

Girl power! With International Women’s Day just around the corner on March 8, there’s no better way to celebrate than by supporting women-founded and led beauty brands. We’re excited to showcase this curated collection in honor of the innovation, leadership, and incredible vision of these inspiring female founders. —Samantha Vecchiarelli

Summer Fridays

Founded by women, Summer Fridays consistently champions inclusivity, sustainability, and social responsibility through its endeavours. Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores Ireland, the female co-founders, have successfully launched and built a company that offers high-quality skincare and makeup hybrid products and strives to make a positive impact on the beauty industry—and beyond. We love supporting Summer Fridays for International Women’s Day as the brand champions individuality. Additionally, fresh, glowing skin is at the heart of the brand, as it implements the use of vegan and clean ingredients throughout its product lineup. Our top picks from Summer Fridays are the iconic Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer and the Dream Lip Oils.

REFY

Co-founded by Jess Hunt and Jenna Meek, REFY is a simplified beauty brand built by women, for women. As a result, it has quickly gained a leading reputation for its minimalist, high-quality beauty products that cater to all skin tones and types. We are supporting REFY this International Women’s Day because the brand emphasizes the creation of products designed to enhance natural beauty—all while celebrating individuality. Our faves include the Lip Blur Lip Liner and the Glow and Sculpt Face Serum Primer with Niacinamide.

Drunk Elephant

This International Women’s Day, we’re supporting the beauty brand Drunk Elephant due to its strong foundation in female empowerment and ongoing commitment to creating products that prioritize health and inclusivity. Founded by Tiffany Masterson, the brand’s mission has always been about transparency, safety, and quality in skincare. It emphasizes cruelty-free, non-toxic formulations. Our go-to products from the collection include the D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops and the Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer.

Westman Atelier

Westman Atelier is an iconic clean beauty brand to support this International Women’s Day because it was founded by renowned makeup artist, Gucci Westman—who is a trailblazer in the industry. Westman Atelier embodies empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainability. The brand also fosters a commitment to creating clean, high-performance beauty products in the luxury beauty space. When it comes to top-trending products, we adore the Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick and the Super Loaded Tinted Cream Highlighter from Westman Atelier.

Evio Beauty

Brandi Leifso, a passionate female entrepreneur, founded Evio Beauty to challenge beauty standards. We’re supporting the brand this International Women’s Day because it offers clean, cruelty-free beauty products that cater to a wide range of skin tones and types. The brand also stands out for its commitment to promoting self-love and confidence. We especially love the Pink Perspective De-Puff Hydrogel Eye Therapy and Revitalizing Barrier Repair Oil Serum.

NUDESTIX

One of our go-to beauty brands we’re supporting this International Women’s Day is NUDESTIX, as it was co-founded by two sisters, Ally and Taylor Frankel. The pair is on a mission to empower women through beauty products that enhance natural features, and the brand champions simplicity and inclusivity by offering easy-to-use, multitasking products. As a result, NUDESTIX is making beauty effortless and accessible. Our top picks from the brand include the Nudies Blush Stick and the Nudescreen Daily Mineral Veil SPF 30.

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury, a visionary makeup artist who has made significant strides in the beauty industry, is the powerhouse behind the iconic Charlotte Tilbury brand, which we’re supporting this International Women’s Day. As a woman-founded brand, Charlotte Tilbury is committed to empowering individuals by helping them feel confident and beautiful through high-performance products. We especially love the brand’s Pillow Talk Lipstick and Hollywood Contour Wand.

Josie Maran

Josie Maran is a fantastic brand to support for International Women’s Day due to its commitment to female empowerment, sustainability, and clean beauty. The brand was founded by Josie Maran herself, and the vision behind it was deeply rooted in her values of promoting wellness and environmental consciousness. As a successful female entrepreneur, Josie has dedicated her career to crafting products that enhance natural beauty and prioritize ethical sourcing. We’re obsessed with the Josie Maran Original 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil and Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter.